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PUP 662K

1971 Land Rover Defender

Grey Lpg 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,244 mi
Last recorded37,244 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2008
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Defender75,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUP 662K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2008 37,244 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

nearside front swivel ball pitted

nearside rear hubseal leaking

Pass 3 Mar 2008 37,244 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

nearside front swivel ball pitted

nearside rear hubseal leaking

Fail 12 Feb 2008 37,243 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

nearside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 5 Dec 2006 37,165 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 36,958 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 36,958 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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PUP 662K is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 3,528cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 75,580 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PUP 662K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 55 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PUP 662K registered?

PUP 662K is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is PUP 662K safe to buy?

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